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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.

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Marines watch the Blue Angels soar through the skies during their performance as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines watch the Blue Angels soar through the skies during their performance as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill conduct Pass in Review during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill conduct Pass in Review during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

The current voice of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. William Liddell, narrates as Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

The current voice of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. William Liddell, narrates as Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

The Blue Angels perform as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

The Blue Angels perform as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march across the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march across the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Lance Cpl. Jesus Moras, Chesty handler, and Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official mascot, perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Lance Cpl. Jesus Moras, Chesty handler, and Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official mascot, perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Courtney Lawrence, assistant director, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, conducts the Drum and Bugle Corps’ performance during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Courtney Lawrence, assistant director, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, conducts the Drum and Bugle Corps’ performance during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the parade staff stand at the position of attention during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with the parade staff stand at the position of attention during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the parade staff march down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with the parade staff march down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela